West Yellowstone, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Yellowstone, Gallatin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Yellowstone?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains forecast zone and Gallatin County — the most common reported hazard around West Yellowstone, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Nov 2025 | Jul 3, 2000 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Apr 2026 | Mar 14, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | May 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 13 | Oct 2025 | Sep 1, 2000 · $160,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Avalanches | 3 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Aug 2021 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains forecast zone and Gallatin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover West Yellowstone?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 133 miles southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over West Yellowstone | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 133 mi southwest | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 147 mi northeast | 17,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 171 mi southeast | 22,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near West Yellowstone
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of West Yellowstone since 1950.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 17, 2013.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get West Yellowstone's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
West Yellowstone radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Yellowstone, MT?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 133 miles southwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 147 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Yellowstone?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Yellowstone the lowest scan from KSFX is about 15,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for West Yellowstone free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for West Yellowstone, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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